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METRO
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BUSINESS
Construction on Main Street bad for Backstage business
By Daniel Elsesser | Aug. 20, 2010The Backstage Lounge just had its biggest crowd in months. Almost 60 people attended the rock lounge and bar to celebrate its fourth year under the current ownership Sunday.
THE AVENUE
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FOOD
Campus dining makes gaining Freshman 15 easy
Aug. 20, 2010Studying can take a lot out of a student, and no one likes to work on an empty stomach. Thankfully, there are plenty of dining options for all palates on campus, and lots of payment options, too.
METRO
Cultural attractions worth a visit
By Alexander Klausner | Aug. 20, 2010As a college student in Gainesville, you’ll likely discover that the nightlife is the main attraction.
NEWS
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GREEK AFFAIRS
Common perception of Greeks more myth than reality
By ELIZABETH BEHRMAN | Aug. 20, 2010The Delta Tau Chi Fraternity at Faber College is more fantasy than reality.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Drinking, parking top list of gameday problems
By Colin Simmons | Aug. 20, 2010Come fall, when the Gators play in front of more than 90,000 screaming fans at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, there will be about 200 police officers patrolling the campus who won’t be too concerned with the scoreboard.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Renovated SW Rec highlights UF recreation offerings
By ANDREW PANTAZI | Aug. 20, 2010After one year and $16.3 million worth of construction and renovation, the Southwest Recreation Center is scheduled to reopen on Wednesday.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
No car, no problem: alternative transportation plentiful
By Alexander Klausner | Aug. 20, 2010You’re stuck on campus late at night. You’ve got no car and no ride home. You’re armed with only your Gator 1 Card and your cell phone.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Find your passions while at UF
By Joe Glover | Aug. 20, 2010To: The UF Freshmen and Transfer Students
METRO
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POLITICS
Candidates, student groups gear up for primaries
By ANDREW PANTAZI | Aug. 20, 2010Florida residents will be voting in statewide primaries Aug. 24. The general elections are Nov. 2.
THE AVENUE
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NIGHTLIFE
Atlantic and Neon Liger embody indie dance scene
Aug. 20, 2010Hello party people, welcome to the coolest hole in the wall.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
UF president: ‘You are exceptional in a number of ways’
By Bernie Machen | Aug. 20, 2010Welcome to the University of Florida and The Gator Nation!
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Bad high-school habits can make transition harder
By ANDREW PANTAZI | Aug. 20, 2010Freshmen often face difficulties when transitioning from high school to college.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Freshman Fun: Some friendly advice from the Alligator
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Aug. 20, 2010UF is a big place, and as your unofficial welcoming committee, we’re going to pass along a few tips to help you incoming freshman get accommodated a little quicker than we did.
THE AVENUE
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LIFESTYLE
Fall season brings new hope for tried and true franchises
By Josh Isom | Aug. 20, 2010Zombies, Spartans and 22 men getting sweaty together: It must be the beginning of gaming season.
NEWS
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CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE
Parking induces migraines for student commuters
By Alexander Klausner | Aug. 20, 2010When seasoned UF students think of parking on campus, words like “nightmare,” “horrendous” and “atrocious” cascade out of their mouths, alongside other words that cannot be printed here.
THE AVENUE
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LIFESTYLE
New students, meet your new neighbors — the homeless
Aug. 20, 2010Living in Gainesville, there’s something you’re going to encounter on the streets that you should be ready for.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Take advantage of time in Gainesville
By Bryan Griffin | Aug. 20, 2010Welcome to UF. You are now a student at the flagship academic institution of the state of Florida. With a University of Florida degree, you have endless career opportunities and a promising shot at some of the nation’s top graduate programs.
